Moving on to Pimlico so let's talk Preakness . . .

[JolyB]

Entries will be drawn around 4:00 this afternoon, after which our discussion may begin in earnest. Just read that Un Ojo will not be entered, still dealing with a foot bruise.

When looking at Preakness contenders, I always am concerned whether Derby runners (and in the case of Secret Oath, Oaks runners)) will be ready to run at their best on only two weeks rest when none of them have done that before. In this case, three of the top four runners are doing that so it could have a major bearing on handicapping.